When should I intervene if my dog ​​is fighting with another dog?

Created: 06/08/2022, 15:00

By: Jasmine Farah

You are on the move, your dog is running free.

Another four-legged friend comes, the two start to fight.

How do I react correctly?

A tip from the expert.

Sometimes it's nicer when you walk your own dog and can let him run outside a bit.

This is especially true for dog breeds that naturally need a lot of exercise.

In the city, on the other hand, this is unfavorable, road users such as motorists or cyclists can throw a spanner in the works.

On the street, in parks or other busy places, it is better to keep the dog on a leash.

However, if you live outside or in the country and can roam around in meadows and forests with your four-legged friend, you sometimes don't take them with you.

"Nothing's going to happen" or something like "Nobody's coming" are often the reasons why dog ​​owners leave the leash at home.

When should I intervene if my dog ​​is fighting with another dog?

If another dog owner comes towards you and his poop is also running around freely, this can become a problem.

In the best case, the two romp and play.

But when does it get serious?

When do I realize it's getting out of hand?

The "dog psychologist" is a celebrated TikTok star and therapist for dogs with behavioral problems.

Over 84,000 people follow him and his dog training tips.

In a clip he explains when a game becomes bullying.

In the first part, the video shows two young dogs fighting with each other.

What is striking is that the dogs only indicate that they are biting.

Also, if one is down, the other gives it a break to sort itself out again.

When the two finally sweep across the meadow, they walk side by side in step.

In the second part it shows three dogs, two of which are a "team", as the dog psychologist calls it.

They probably belong to the same owner, while the third party, a golden retriever, is a new addition.

Accordingly, the dynamics of the four-legged friends is completely different.

Fighting dogs: You should intervene in the event of bullying

The canine team is very aggressive and wants to check out the newcomer.

But things quickly get serious: the two wauwaus seem to put the Golden Retriever through the wringer and cut him off when he tries to flee.

In the end, the latter tries to defend himself, barking and attacking the other two in turn.

So here is the moment, the TikToker “dog psychologist” explains, to intervene as the owner and ease the situation again.

It is then best to get your own dog out or to admonish the bullying animals.

Otherwise it can end badly if the four-legged friends make up the ranking among themselves.

"The only question is what it costs at the end of the day at the vet," he concludes.

And certainly no dog owner wants to see his darling suffer!

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